1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Volante | Sable |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
