1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon 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 (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 956 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 20.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 700 kg |