2010 Ford Edge vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 25 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. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 637 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Edge | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 97 L |
