1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 31 L |