2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2004 Ferrari F430 is newer by 26 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 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari F430 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4307 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |
