1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 71 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |