2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Scorpio 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 403 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 720 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
