1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1992 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 499 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1992 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |