2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 640 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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 Vanquish | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Zodiac |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 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 | 1910 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |