2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1998 Ford Contour
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Contour 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 259 more horse power than 1998 Ford Contour. (195 HP @ 6625 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 503 kg more than 1998 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Contour. (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1998 Ford Contour | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Contour |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6625 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5625 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |