1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Aston Martin DB6 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 199 more horse power than 1977 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Maverick.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
