1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 853 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Prefect | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1257 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |