1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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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1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 410 Superamerica | DB6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |