1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane 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 164 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 366 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
