1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 836 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | Capri |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 41 L |