1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 18 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 158 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 196 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Territory |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 76 L |
