1979 Ford LTD vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | LTD | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2601 mm |