2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino 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 426 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 304 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Torino |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
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 | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 87 L |