1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | F355 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |