1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1978 Porsche 924

To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford Ranchero 1978 Porsche 924
Make Ford Porsche
Model Ranchero 924
Year Released 1979 1978
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1992 cc 1984 cc
Horse Power 108 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 164 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 925 kg 1180 kg
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2410 mm


 

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