1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 36 L |
