1978 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 344 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Ford | Avanti |
| Model | Capri | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 95 L |
