1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 6 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |