1972 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1972 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 765 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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. 1972 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Popular |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2300 mm |