1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 706 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Avanti Avanti | 1973 Ford Escort | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Escort |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |