Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 Aston Martin DB12

The 849 Testarossa’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The DB12 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The 849 Testarossa has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The DB12 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the DB12 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the 849 Testarossa for 7 years and unlimited miles. Ferrari will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Aston Martin doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the DB12.

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 365 more horsepower (1036 vs. 671) than the DB12’s standard 4.0 turbo V8. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 346 more horsepower (1036 vs. 690) than the DB12 S’ standard 4.0 turbo V8.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The DB12 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the 849 Testarossa’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The DB12 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The DB12 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The 849 Testarossa offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The DB12 doesn’t offer an SMG or a conventional manual transmission.

All-wheel drive, available in the 849 Testarossa, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all-wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Aston Martin DB12 is not available with all-wheel drive.

For better stopping power the 849 Testarossa’s brake rotors are larger than those on the DB12:

	849 Testarossa	DB12
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	15.7 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	14.2 inches

For better maneuverability, the 849 Testarossa’s turning circle is 2 feet tighter than the DB12’s (38.7 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 pounds less than the Aston Martin DB12.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The DB12 doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

With its coupe body style and remote trunk release lockout, the 849 Testarossa offers cargo security. The DB12’s non-lockable remote release defeats cargo security.

A standard locking glovebox keeps your small valuables safer in the 849 Testarossa. The DB12 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The 849 Testarossa’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The DB12 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The 849 Testarossa’s standard rear view mirror and optional side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The DB12 has an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.