1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 9 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 182 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2400 mm |
