2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Falcon 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 215 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |