1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 136 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (443 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Avanti Avanti.

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