1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 23 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 (320 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 73.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |