1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang 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 115 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 512 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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