1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 27 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 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 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Saloon | GT 500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 66 L |