1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2012 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 837 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 2012 Ford Expedition
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model V8 Volante Expedition
Year Released 1986 2012
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 2651 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5621 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1974 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3327 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 127 L


 

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