2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1690 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Excursion | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Excursion | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5948 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 97 L |
