2003 Ford Focus vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2003 Ford Focus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | 930 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
