1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 20 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 108 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Aston Martin DB4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Escort |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |