1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1949 Ford Custom
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1949 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Custom.
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.
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1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1949 Ford Custom | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Custom |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |