1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |