1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 184 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon 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 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |