2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 906 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
