1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 595 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sierra | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
