2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 352 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1483 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |