1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 270 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 | 1814 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 140 L |
