1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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 52 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari F355. (380 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | F355 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
