1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 162 kg more than 1972 Ford Torino. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Torino |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
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 | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 87 L |