1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 34 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
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) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 388 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |