2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1583 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 92 L |