2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 424 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |