1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 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 221 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Mustang weights approximately 25 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |