1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 560 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Fairlane | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
