1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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 26 more horse power than 1996 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |