2001 Ford Excursion vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 16 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 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1447 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 2001 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Excursion | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Excursion | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 97 L |