1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 40 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150. 2011 Ford E-150 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. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | E-150 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3505 mm |