1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Saloon | 12 M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |