Are V-brakes an option for canti'd Tourer on 700 wheels?

pondweed

Old School Hero
I've got Shimano Cantis on my 1987 531ST Touristique frame and forks.

They seem a bit underpowered on downhills in comparison to my 10 year newer XT V brakes on the K2 MTB... despite some newish pads.

Is there any reason not to adopt V brakes on the road frame, and will they fit accepting I have to fiddle with the routing?

Could I still use my Aero 500EX levers on drop bars, (or equivalent)?
 
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