1979 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 829 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Escort | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |
