1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 | 456 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 436 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |