2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Vedette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2158 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |