1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |