1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 87 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
