2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Ferrari 312
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 920 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 312 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 488 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
