2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 364 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | F430 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 97 L |
