1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 512 M | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5935 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2601 mm |
