1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 695 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
