1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-250. (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | F-250 |
Year Released | 1980 | 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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 115 L |