1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |