1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 308 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 74 L |