1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1957 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1957 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
