1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 226 kg more than 1973 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.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1955 Ford F | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | F |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |