1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1984 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 804 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 58 L |