1970 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1972 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. 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, 1970 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Aston Martin DB6 | 1972 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
