1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio 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 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |