2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 457 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
