1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 61 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1998 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |