1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 26 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) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 106 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. (382 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Volante | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 85 L |
