1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1967 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1967 Aston Martin DB6 and 1967 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1967 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
