2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 273 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Ford GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |