1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 3,670 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 192 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Escort |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 87 L |