1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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 159 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
