1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 97 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 309 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon. 1999 Ford Falcon 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. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |