1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 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 143 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
