1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 475 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
