1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 384 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |