1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 913 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Zagato | F50 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 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 | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 110 L |
