1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2005 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,997 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2005 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2005 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| 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 | 1820 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 105 L |
