1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 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 1215 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 312 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 12300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
