Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12vsFerrari California T 3.9 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Ferrari California T

3.9 V8

560 hp3855 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Highest torque
    755 Nm
    557 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    250 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
573hp427kW
560hp418kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
755Nm557lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
57.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
11.2s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,855cc235cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,570mm180in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,322mm52in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,631mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
300L
241L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12Ferrari California T 3.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V87,500 rpm4,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
11.2 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.9 s
-
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
202 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has 13 hp more than Ferrari California T 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
755 Nm
557 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V123.9 s
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V83.6 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has more power, Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
560 hp
418 kW
3.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8
Power
573 hp
427 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
755 Nm
557 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.6 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,322 mm
52.0 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
241 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12Ferrari California T 3.9 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ferrari California T 3.9 V8

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 93 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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