2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 3 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 199 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2989 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3490 mm |
