1999 AC Ace vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 789 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Ace. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Ace | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Ace | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 97 L |