Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (1998 – 2001) vs Ford Mustang Convertible (1998 – 2004): specs compared
The Ford Mustang Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 300 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,455 kg. At 4,653 mm, the Ford Mustang Convertible is 223 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera Cabriolet
1998 – 2001
|
Ford
Mustang Convertible
1998 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2004 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 190 – 326 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 298 – 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 275 – 280 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 12.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,653 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,351 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,573 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,440 kg | 1,455 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.