1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | Testarossa | Vantage |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2601 mm |