1960 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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 Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB2. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1960 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1960 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB2 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Explorer |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |