2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 283 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1976 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2830 mm |