1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 15 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 3,669 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |