2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
