1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 724 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 159 L |