1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 668 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Zagato | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |
