1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 44 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (500 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 7255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1770 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 110 L |
