1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 206 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |