1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Ford GT 40 is newer by 6 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.9 mm |
| 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 125 L |
