2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 169 kg more than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 3933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |