1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 53 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1480 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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 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 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 125 L |