1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (159 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (305 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |