1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 Ford Festiva
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante and 1989 Ford Festiva were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 260 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Festiva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2300 mm |