2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 622 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |
