1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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 3,995 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 153 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |