1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 28 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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 DB4 (325 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |