1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 168 kg more than 2001 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1412 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |