1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 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 62 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 449 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 308 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |