2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 173 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari Maranello | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | Maranello | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 97 L |