1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 702 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Saloon | Expedition |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 494 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 106 L |