1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 17 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 110 L |
