1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
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 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari Maranello | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | Maranello | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |