2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M

To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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