1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 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 59 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |