1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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 176 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
