2000 Ford Artic vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 43 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe.

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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Artic 1988 Venturi Coupe
Make Ford Venturi
Model Artic Coupe
Year Released 2000 1988
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3998 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 296 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2410 mm


 

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