1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1966 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 635 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1966 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |
