1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 590 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |
