2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 131 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Ford | Avanti |
| Model | Fusion | Avanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
