1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang 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 264 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |