2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick 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 298 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 495 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
