2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 963 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V12 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 254 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 | 1878 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 133 L |
