1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB4 | MK 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |