1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 41 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 119 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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 360 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |