1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Ford | Avanti |
Model | Fairlane | Avanti |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |