1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |
