1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1979 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Avanti Avanti 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Avanti Ford
Model Avanti Crown Victoria
Year Released 1979 2004
Engine Size 6570 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 177 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 443 Nm 343 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2920 mm


 

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