1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 480 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 120 L |
