It is a V speed rated or 149 mph. And fits a 18 inch wheel. The tire also contains a D.O.T. number. The last three digits show the year and week that the tire was manufactured. Hopefully, it will not be too difficult to tell the difference in a tire made in 1984 from one made in 1994.
Tires suffer from sunlight, ozone, and aging deterioration.
You should choose the newer tire when the opportunity exists. At the top of the page will be a search box and above that is an alphabet list. Just select the first letter that follows the DOT stamp on your tire. Shows to be made in Spain. Avons are AT and are of English ilk.