2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Vantage | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
