2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2009 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 127 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 2009 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 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 | 1645 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 | 17.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
