1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 349 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Saloon | 360 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 95 L |