1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z 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 66 more horse power than 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z. (251 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z.
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 | 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z | |
Make | Aston Martin | Zagato |
Model | V8 Volante | Ferrari 3Z |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |