1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 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 440 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 458 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 86 L |
