1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 662 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Expedition |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2332 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 106 L |