2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-350.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DBS | F-350 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |