1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 492 kg more than 1999 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1988 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2540 mm |
