1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Anglia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 40 L |