1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick 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 235 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 599 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
