1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 400 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
