1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1958 Ford Escort. 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB2 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 31 L |
