1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 48 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), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1121 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition 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 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 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 | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 127 L |
