2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Ford GT
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 4 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 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 394 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |