2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 784 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Expedition | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| 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 | 260 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
