1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 360 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |