1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 67 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB5 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
