2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Ford Bantam

To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,735 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) has 346 more horse power than 2009 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Bantam.

Because 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Bantam.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2009 Ford Bantam
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model V8 Vantage Bantam
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4735 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 420 HP 74 HP
Torque 469 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 75.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 54 L


 

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