1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 6 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 125 L |