1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1986 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 233 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 188 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |