1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 233 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |