1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 40 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 33 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 93 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2868 mm |
