1979 Ford LTD vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | LTD | DB6 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |