1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1975 Ford LTD
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 14 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 650 kg more 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1975 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |
