1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S. 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.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Volante | 159S |
Year Released | 1987 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
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 | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |