1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 45 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1135 kg more 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB4. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 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 | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 132 L |
