2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V8 Vantage | 550 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 320 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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 114 L |