1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1253 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
