2001 Lincoln LS vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln LS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 127 kg more than 2001 Lincoln LS. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2001 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 2001 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln LS | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | LS | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
