1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 360 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3586 cc |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 293 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 | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 95 L |
