1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 46 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 841 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB2 | Territory |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 76 L |