1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 214 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Thunderbird | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |