2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 341 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 765 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort 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. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Escort |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |