1969 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1969 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |