1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
