1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mustang. (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 336 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang. 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Mustang | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mustang | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 97 L |
