1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 13 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 642 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, 1972 Ford Torino (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino 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 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |
