1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 54 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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