2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 661 kg more than 2003 Ford Econovan. 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 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | Vanquish | Econovan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2210 mm |
