1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 142 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |