2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 549 kg more than 1974 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Vanquish | 308 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |