1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 20 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Volante | Expedition |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 106 L |