1970 Mercury El Gato vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury El Gato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury El Gato would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercury El Gato | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mercury | Avanti |
| Model | El Gato | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4736 cc | 6568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
