1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 31 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | E-350 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 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 | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |