1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 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 177 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 308 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
