2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1980 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina 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 462 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 954 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1980 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |