1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Prefect |
Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |