2001 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 512 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford F-150 | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | F-150 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 435 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 97 L |