1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 683 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | F50 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 376 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 | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 110 L |
