1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1975 Ford LTD

To start off, 1975 Ford LTD 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Aston Martin DB5 1975 Ford LTD
Make Aston Martin Ford
Model DB5 LTD
Year Released 1965 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3995 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 314 HP 0 HP
Torque 389 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 3850 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3080 mm


 

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