1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 317 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 964 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1814 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 140 L |
