1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 55 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), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series 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 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| 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 | 181 L |
