1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 47 L |
