1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 584 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Capri |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 58 L |
