Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish

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 Vanquish 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 Vanquish doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the Vanquish 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 Vanquish.

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 212 more horsepower (1036 vs. 824) than the Vanquish’s 5.2 turbo V12.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The Vanquish 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 Vanquish doesn’t offer a regenerative braking 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 Vanquish 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 Vanquish is not available with all-wheel drive.

For better maneuverability, the 849 Testarossa’s turning circle is 2.9 feet tighter than the Vanquish’s (38.7 feet vs. 41.6 feet).

The Ferrari 849 Testarossa may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 750 pounds less than the Aston Martin Vanquish.

The 849 Testarossa is 7 inches shorter than the Vanquish, making the 849 Testarossa easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

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

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the 849 Testarossa has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Vanquish doesn’t offer cornering lights. The 849 Testarossa also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.