1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1971 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2930 mm |