2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Ford F-250
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 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-250. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-250.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 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 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 144 L |
