1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (301 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| 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 | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 62 L |
