1965 AC 427 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 AC 427. (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 AC 427. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 213 kg more than 1965 AC 427. 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | 427 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
