Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Ford Escort Hatchback 1980-1986 Aston Martin V8 Coupé 1978-1986
Spec height1 1.384 m 2 
+ 5.4 cm
1 1.33 m Spec height1
2 3.97 m Spec length
+ 70.4 cm 1 4.674 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Aston Martin V8 Coupé 1978 - 1986
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Aston Martin
V8
Coupé
Gen. 1.4 | 1978 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Mirrored image
Ford Escort 3-door Hatchback 1980 - 1986
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Ford
Escort
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 1980 - 1986
Spotted in the Netherlands 15″ SZ Quality
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAston Martin V8 Coupé 1978 vs. Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980


Dimensions & Specifications | Aston Martin V8 Coupé 1978 is 70.4 cm longer and 5.4 cm lower compared to Ford Escort (GAA) 3-door Hatchback 1980

Mid-size
+1
Size class
Compact
467.4 cm
+70.4
Length
397 cm
183 cm
+19
Width2
164 cm
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
133 cm
Height1
138.4 cm
+5.4
261 cm
+20.8
Wheelbase
240.2 cm
14 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1727 kg
+119%
Weight4,6
790 kg
4
Seats max.
--
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
305 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1380 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Luxury
+2
Segment
Standard
€ 39380
+451%
Price EU7
€ 7156
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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