1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 550 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari 550. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 550. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 550, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 550. (570 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 550. 2002 Ferrari 550 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ferrari 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 550 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |