2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 852 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | F-150 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 97 L |
