1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 32 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | F-450 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 144 L |