2004 Ford E-250 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Ford E-250 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-250. (389 Nm). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | E-250 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 97 L |
