1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 43 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2008 Ford E-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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB5 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 132 L |