1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford 2000 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 2000 | 924 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |