1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1138 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 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 | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |
