1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1971 Ford Capri

To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 518 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.

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