2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V12 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 472 HP |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
