2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon 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 340 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |