1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1984 Ford Falcon
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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Falcon 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 197 more horse power than 1984 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1984 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |