1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 551 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | F40 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1814 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 97 L |