1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
