1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1955 Ford Popular
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1955 Ford Popular | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Popular |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |