1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 40 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | E-Series |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
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 | 370 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 150 L |