1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Anglia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |