2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane 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 315 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 376 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 1995 Ford Fairlane 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. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2930 mm |