2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang 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 372 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1984 Ford Mustang. 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V12 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
