1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2000 Ford 24.7
To start off, 2000 Ford 24.7 is newer by 16 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 181 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 606 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford 24.7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford 24.7. (359 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford 24.7. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2000 Ford 24.7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | 24.7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 359 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |