1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 840 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350. 2011 Ford E-350 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. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 125 L |
