1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2012 Ferrari 599

To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.

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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 599.

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