1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 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 570 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 @ 3700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | F355 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| 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 | 1920 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 82 L |
