1976 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford LTD | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | LTD | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2601 mm |