1967 Ferrari 365 California vs. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 319 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 California has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 California | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 365 California | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 97 L |
