2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1998 Ford Explorer. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Explorer weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
