1987 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 184 kg more than 1987 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fairlane. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Fairlane | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4088 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
