1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 725 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Corsair | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 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 | 59 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
