1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 464 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | F355 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1814 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 97 L |
