2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 819 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250. 2013 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | F-250 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 78 L |
