1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 32 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 4 kg more than 1980 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1980 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2911 mm |