1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 308 kg more than 1957 Ford Thunderbird. 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.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |