1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150. 2011 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 125 L |
