2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,735 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 20 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
