1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 118 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 2 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Zagato | 400 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 120 L |