1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1963 Ford Zodiac is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 13 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |