1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 52 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 753 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Explorer |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 2061 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |