1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
