1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 287 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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 Virage (450 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. (434 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 365 GT4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
