2005 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1009 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | F-250 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| 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 | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
