2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 360 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |