1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 133 L |
