1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 400 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 72 L |