1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 190 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 1983 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Falcon |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1430 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 |