1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. 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 235 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 799 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Sierra |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |