1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 181 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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, both vehicles can yield 434 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 365 GT4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
