1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 18 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Indigo | 924 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
