1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1999 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1208 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |