1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Avanti Avanti 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 1965 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1982 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Escort |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
