1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |