1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 50 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 310 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB4 | 458 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 86 L |
