1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1999 Ford F-150
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 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 | 1999 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
