1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1953 Ford Crestline
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 334 kg more than 1953 Ford Crestline. 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.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1953 Ford Crestline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Crestline |
Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2940 mm |