2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang 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 216 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 374 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |