1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 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 146 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB5 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
