1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 5,340 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 212 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 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 (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 59 L |
