2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 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 120 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 95 L |
