1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 222 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 44 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Gran Torino | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 97 L |