1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 27 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | F-450 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 144 L |