1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 32 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 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 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 | 599 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 612 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 608 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |