1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 448 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Falcon | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |