2008 Ford F-150 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2008 Ford F-150 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150.
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, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-150 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Ford | Avanti |
Model | F-150 | Avanti |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 95 L |