1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1955 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 968 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 255 S. 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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1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1955 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 255 S |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 159 L |