2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Familia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
