1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1965 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zodiac. (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
