1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 458 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
