1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 31 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 87 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer. 2008 Ford Explorer 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. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Explorer |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 85 L |