1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 504 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (475 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Expedition |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 106 L |