1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 275 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB5 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 58 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 275. (256 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 275. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275. 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.
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1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB5 | 275 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 133 L |