1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1985 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 208.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1985 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 208 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
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 | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |