1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 30 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Saloon | Ranger |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 322 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 74 L |