1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 51 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350. 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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3610 mm |