2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Toyota Model F. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F. 1987 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Model F |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2240 mm |
