1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (495 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 98 L |
