1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 936 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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 Volante (435 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | GTO |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
| 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 | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
