1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 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 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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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1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB2 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 159 L |