1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 166 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 68 L |
