1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB4 | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 118 L |