1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 Ford Tracer

To start off, 1996 Ford Tracer is newer by 18 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) has 110 more horse power than 1996 Ford Tracer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 614 kg more than 1996 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1996 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Tracer.

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