1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. 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 233 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
