2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 318 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 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 Vanquish (555 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Mustang |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |