1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1996 Ford Aerostar is newer by 37 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aerostar. (133 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 165 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aerostar. (217 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |
