1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird 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 161 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 344 kg more than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. 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.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |