2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2009 Ford Maverick 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 52 kg more than 2009 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |