2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
