1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 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. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |