1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1963 Aston Martin DB5 and 1963 Ford Cortina 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 265 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 36 L |