2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche RGT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche RGT would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Porsche RGT. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche RGT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche RGT weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche RGT. (376 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche RGT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | RGT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
