1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1450 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 127 L |