1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1976 Ferrari 306

To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 306. (241 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 108 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306.

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