2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 644 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-350 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | E-350 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |