1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1964 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
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 | 325 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 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 | 1497 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |