1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 28 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB5 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
