1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 364 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
