1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Corsair |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2570 mm |