1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 516 kg more than 1999 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford F-150. (393 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | V8 Volante | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 55 L |
