1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB5 and 1963 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 267 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 752 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |