Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1993 – 1998) vs Ferrari 550/575M Maranello (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 557 hp against 485 hp. The Ferrari 550/575M Maranello is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 320 km/h against 299 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,690 kg against 1,990 kg. At 4,745 mm, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 196 mm longer than the Ferrari 550/575M Maranello. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage dates from 1993 – 1998, the Ferrari 550/575M Maranello from 1996 – 2002.
| Specification |
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1993 – 1998
|
Ferrari
550/575M Maranello
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1998 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 557 hp | 485 hp |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 568 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 299 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 22.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,278 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,990 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.