1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford 12 M.
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. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | 12 M | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |