1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Ranger |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 74 L |