1967 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1967 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1967 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
