1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (188 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 1985 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Avanti Avanti | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
