1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 334 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 860 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Cortina |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |