1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 210 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 924 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |