1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion 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 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3490 mm |
