1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 925 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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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1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | 12 M |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |