2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Ford Limited
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Limited weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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. 1982 Ford Limited 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. 1982 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Ford Limited | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Limited |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |