2005 Ford GT vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford GT would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | GT | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
