1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 19 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Avanti Avanti | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |