1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G12. (158 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1203 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ginetta |
| Model | V8 Vantage | G12 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 54 L |
