1985 Ford Courier vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Courier would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 1987 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 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Courier, 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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