1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 324 kg more than 2001 Ford TE-50. 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
