1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2000 Ford ST 460
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 42 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2000 Ford ST 460 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | ST 460 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
