1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 872 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |
