2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 565 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
