1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 705 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | 17 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |