2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1600 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Excursion | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
