1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
