1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 265 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
