1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 758 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | 17 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |
