1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1997 Ford Tracer

To start off, 1997 Ford Tracer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1997 Ford Tracer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 859 kg more than 1997 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Tracer. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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