1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
