1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 23 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 210 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |