2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 848 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | F-350 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 97 L |
