1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M 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 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M.
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 DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | 17M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |