1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
Model | 550 | DB6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |