1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. (291 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 691 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. 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.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |