1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 464 kg more than 1997 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | F355 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
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 |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |