1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 779 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2013 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | F-150 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6195 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3988 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 136 L |