1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 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 262 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Willys-Overland |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
