1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1948 Morgan F Super
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morgan F Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morgan F Super would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1948 Morgan F Super. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1948 Morgan F Super.
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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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1948 Morgan F Super | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | V8 Volante | F Super |
Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |