1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 640 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 100 L |
