2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 6,799 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Ford Excursion. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Excursion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 6799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 167 L |