2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1174 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |