1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB4 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 15 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 132 L |