1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1999 Ferrari F399
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1999 Ferrari F399 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Saloon | F399 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 110 L |
