1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 51 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 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 295 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB2 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 95 L |
