1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 924 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |