1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 512 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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