1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 94 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |