1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 42 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Aston Martin DB6. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB6 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3505 mm |