1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 16 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Avanti | Ford |
Model | Avanti | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1302 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |