1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 3967 mm |
