2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 7 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 120 L |
