2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 554 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Porsche 924. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Five Hundred | 924 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
