1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 557 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F40 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 74 L |
