1980 Ferrari 312 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1204 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 312 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 312 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 508 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 12300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |