2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP) has 341 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 600 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
