2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion 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 Excursion (576 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Excursion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4310 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 576 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 167 L |