2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mustang and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1464 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |