Ferrari 400 (1979 – 1985) vs Aston Martin V8 Volante (1978 – 1989): specs compared
The Ferrari 400 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 315 hp against 305 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 9.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 240 km/h. The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the lighter car, from 1,818 kg against 1,850 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Ferrari 400 is 137 mm longer than the Aston Martin V8 Volante.
| Specification |
Ferrari
400
1979 – 1985
|
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
1978 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1985 | 1978 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 315 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 392 – 412 Nm | 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 8.5 s | 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 245 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.9 – 20.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 4,674 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 1,860 kg | 1,818 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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