1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M 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 277 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| 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 | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
