1971 Avanti Avanti vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 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.

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1971 Avanti Avanti 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Avanti Ford
Model Avanti Crown Victoria
Year Released 1971 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5732 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 229 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1700 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