1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |