1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 104 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400. 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
