2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 122 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
