1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1997 Ford Explorer
To start off, 1997 Ford Explorer is newer by 32 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 93 more horse power than 1997 Ford Explorer. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Explorer weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1997 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
