1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 110 L |
