2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |