1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.9 mm |
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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |