1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 119 L |