1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 145 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger. 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
