1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 980 kg more than 1941 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |