1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 42 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 218 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 194 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2210 mm |