1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1958 Ford Vedette
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 Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette 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 52 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Ford Vedette. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1958 Ford Vedette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB2 | Vedette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2158 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
