1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | F40 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
