1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 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 5,970 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
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.
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1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | Mustang |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 414 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |