1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3670 mm |
