1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 20 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT 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 | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | GT |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 66 L |
