1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 834 kg more than 1956 Holden FE. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Volante | FE |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
