1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1984 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 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 201 more horse power than 1984 Ford Ranger. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Ranger.
Because 1984 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Ranger will offer significantly more control. 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. 1984 Ford Ranger has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |