1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (335 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 110 L |
