2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1952 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1952 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1952 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 2004 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |