2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 300 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1963 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |