1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Mustang | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Mustang | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |