1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 861 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | GTO | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
