1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 46 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1275 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 115 L |
