2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mythos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mythos 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 145 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. (376 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mythos. (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | V12 | Mythos |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 289 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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |