2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon 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 234 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 2004 Ford Falcon 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. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Falcon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |