1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 36 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 474 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.06:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |