1953 Ford Crestline vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 334 kg more than 1953 Ford Crestline. 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. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Crestline has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Crestline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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