1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 246 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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 (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 140 L |
