1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |