1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 140 more horse power than 2000 Ford ST 460. (460 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford ST 460.
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) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | ST 460 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 178 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |