1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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) has 232 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Capri |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |