1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1107 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Corsair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |