1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC 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 265 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (105 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SC |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
