1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon 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 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |
