Which sounds better?

[EightySix Four]

Given a choice, all other things equal, would you rather have the pissed off growl from a 60 degree V12 in an Aston Martin, or the banshee wail of a 4.3 liter V8 from a Ferrari F430 (or 430 Scuderia)

I am NOT trying to argue the merits of either car, just the beautiful soundtrack their engines produce.

 

[dirtboy]

I've driven a F360 which is pretty badass. I can't imagine an Aston being more exhilarating that than, so I'll take a F430.

 

[Xyclone]

My classmate revved his mom's new Aston Martin V8 Vantage (not V12, but still) and it was definitely the loudest and nicest sound I've heard a car make. I've never heard a Ferrari rev in IRL, though.

 

[Dman877]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I've driven a F360 which is pretty badass. I can't imagine an Aston being more exhilarating that than, so I'll take a F430.

F360? You mean a 360 Modena?

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Dman877

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I've driven a F360 which is pretty badass. I can't imagine an Aston being more exhilarating that than, so I'll take a F430.

F360? You mean a 360 Modena?

Same thing. F355, F360, F430, etc.

It'd be the flat cam profile V8 for me. Raises the hair on back of my neck. I really loved the V12 sound in the Vanquish though.

 

[ElFenix]

every wannabe high roller in houston has a ferrari rented to park outside the club. that will forever tarnish the car.

besides, ferrari was all about the V12.

 

[Billb2]

I've tracked an F355, Porsch RS, ZR-1 Vette (just missed a chance to drive a Pro Toyota Atlantic!). But I'd have to say the sound of straight line cars thrills my heart. ...small block chevy with a big can/solid lifters/dual quads is where the sounds at.
...da, da, da WHHUUUMMMPPP! ..and the rice rockets don't even try.
Then there Top Fuel...3.4 on the Richter Scale!

 

[Cobalt]

That high-strung sound of a Ferrari gets me going... Closest thing to F1 sound on the street.

 

[Zenmervolt]

I can't justify it, but honestly neither the Ferrari nor the Aston really do it for me. There are only 4 common road-going engines that I really, truly love the sound of:

1) Air-cooled flat 6.
2) Large cross-plane V8 (Ford, Chevy, and Chrysler are the usual players in this arena), especially with a wild cam.
3) Flat 4, air-cooled especially, but liquid-cooled is OK too. What can I say, I like old VWs.
4) Harley V-Twin (both pistons share the same crank throw).

ZV

 

[DivideBYZero]

Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

 

[Demon-Xanth]

I've heard a few different Ferraris, and can't say that I liked the sound of any of them. I guess they sound better when being wound out. But they just seemed flat.

...and as far as Top Fuel goes, you don't hear their exhaust note, you feel it.

 

[LS21]

split the difference and get a v10 :-D

 

[LS21]

but..unless youre racing... the smooth creamy v12 is more pleasant day to day than a raspy screaming v8

 

[Pariah]

Don't like the sound of Ferrari at all. Just not a fan of the high pitch F1-like whine. So the Aston it is. I much prefer the low down rumble. For my money a car can't sound any better than this:

Eleanor

And I can't stand Ford, but respect where it is due.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Wild cam anyone?

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Wild cam anyone?

Wilder for me...

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

Might be...

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Wild cam anyone?

I will always love that video. Especially the end, "Holy Jesus...". :laugh:

Basic rule for racing: Stay away from any car that sounds like that '67 Camaro did.

ZV

 

[Fenixgoon]

if i voted for the ferrari, i might as well just go for a motorcycle instead -- too high a rev, IMO, and you sound like a bike more or less.

that said, i :heart: sportbike sounds, large american V8's, the Lambo LP640 Superleggra (that thing is straight up MEAN), and anything audi (see sig )

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

Might be...

could be a jeep too

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: alfa147x

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

Might be...

could be a jeep too

No. It couldn't. Jeep sixes sound crap.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: alfa147x

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

Might be...

could be a jeep too

No. It couldn't. Jeep sixes sound crap.

Could be a Dodge w/ the Cummins.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: alfa147x

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Xyclone

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero
Both. I love the sound of engines. Period.

That said my current inline 6 has a fantastic rasp and my previous flat four was very bassy and 'strong sounding'.

M3? :drool;

Might be...

could be a jeep too

No. It couldn't. Jeep sixes sound crap.

Could be a Dodge w/ the Cummins.

A diesel? Holy crap, please, no, make it stop!

 

[SithSolo1]

I vote ferrari but I'd have to say my personal favorite is the Carrera GT.