1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1987 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 231 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 794 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Sierra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |