1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
To start off, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,392 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (605 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept.
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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Shelby GR-1 Concept |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |
