1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (219 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 420 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2601 mm |
