2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 224 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 166 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | LTD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3080 mm |
