1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 35 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | DB5 | 360 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |