1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
