1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 851 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | Falcon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 56 L |