1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 11 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 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 470 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | F355 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 1820 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 82 L |