1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195. 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.
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1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 195 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 954 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |