1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 96 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |