1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 850 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Escort | Vantage |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |