1960 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DBR2. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1960 Aston Martin DBR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DBR2. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DBR2 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 119 L |
