1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 12 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Zodiac | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zodiac | 924 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
