2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |
