1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 51 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 209 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Shelby GT 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |