1975 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1977 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 595 kg more than 1975 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, 1977 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1977 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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