1969 Ford Capri vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 735 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Capri | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2601 mm |
