1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1998 Ford Focus

To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti 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 73 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 531 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Focus 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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