1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 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 187 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | 17 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2550 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |