1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 913 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 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 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F50 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 376 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 | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |
