1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Edge |
Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2093 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |