1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 580 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 230 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 | 1820 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
