1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 147 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang 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 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 326 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |