1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 44 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1439 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 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 | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 144 L |
