2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. (373 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | F1 2000 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
