1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB4 and 1963 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 261 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 36 L |
