1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari F1 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari F1 156 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
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1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB7 | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 769 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |