1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1972 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 125 L |
