1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri 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 205 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 724 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Capri |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 58 L |