1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | E-350 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3510 mm |