1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 31 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | F-350 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |