1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 94 kg more than 1991 Ford Falcon.
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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
