1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 206. (217 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1234 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206. 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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1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 206 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |