1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
