1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |