2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |