1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2003 Ford 427
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2003 Ford 427 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Saloon | 427 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 704 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |