1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 564 kg more than 2005 Ford F-150. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (325 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 98 L |
