1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 935 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
