1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 489 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB2 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
