1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | 12 M |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |