1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 34 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Saloon | LTD |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |
