1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |