2009 Ford Escape vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 24 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 842 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Escape | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 97 L |
