2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 598 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 6260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 115 L |