2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort 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 339 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |