1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 565 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra. 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1975 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Ford | Avanti |
| Model | Sierra | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
