2003 Ford Econovan vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 25 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 115 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Econovan | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Econovan | 924 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
