1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 7 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 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB6 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
