1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 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 145 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
