2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-250.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin V12. (542 Nm). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin V12. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V12 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
