1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar 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 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 171 more horse power than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Ford Aerostar. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3030 mm |