1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | LTD |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |
