1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Taunus | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
