1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 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 54 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1995 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |