2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-350. (495 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-350 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | F-350 | DBS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4719 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |