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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 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 358 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Torino |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |