2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 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 240 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |