1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2004 Ford GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 66 L |
