2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | F-250 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |