1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (350 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 469 kg more than 1996 Ford Mustang.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Mustang | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |