1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 45 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 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |
