1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO
To start off, both 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1987 Ferrari GTO were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 100 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari GTO. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 595 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO. 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 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1987 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GTO |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 904 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1225 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
