1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 21 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 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 250 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | F430 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 310 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 95 L |
