1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2004 Ford E-150
To start off, 2004 Ford E-150 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 375 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-150. (388 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2004 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vantage | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 132 L |
