1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 704 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 61 L |