1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
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 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus 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 221 more horse power than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 672 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | DB6 | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |