1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 440 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | LTD |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |