1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2004 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 33 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1971 Aston Martin DB6.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 2004 Ford Excursion 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. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2004 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB6 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3490 mm |
