1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 96 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (569 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mustang | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2601 mm |
