1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul 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 349 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 938 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Consul |
Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 65.1 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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 40 L |