1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 674 kg more than 1951 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |