1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 215 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |