1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 8 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.

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