1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 350 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Falcon |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |