1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 272 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 140 L |