1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 694 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Econovan |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |