1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 36 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, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 15 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, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Ghibli 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 | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB4 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
