1974 Avanti Avanti vs. 1981 Ford Capri

To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.

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