1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 705 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Vantage | 308 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
