1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 400 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
