1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 36 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 742 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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.
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1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |