1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | Ranger |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |