1975 Ford Torino vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 164 kg more than 1975 Ford Torino. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Torino | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5339 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 | 250 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 97 L |
