2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Ford Ka

To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Ka would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 913 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 2003 Ford Ka
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model Vanquish Ka
Year Released 2004 2003
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5934 cc 1299 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 520 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 555 Nm 106 Nm
Torque RPM 5800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 321 km/hour 167 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 14.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1875 kg 962 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3630 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 40 L


 

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