2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang 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 121 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 478 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 2003 Ford Mustang 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. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vanquish | Mustang |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |