1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 7 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 493 kg more than 2005 Ford GT. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |