1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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, 1989 Ford Capri, 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.
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1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Capri |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |