1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |