1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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 86 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |