1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 25 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 855 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 127 L |
