1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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 Volante | 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1982 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |