1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 197 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 (542 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3193 mm |
