2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Ford F-450 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 F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 142 L |
