2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Anglia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
