1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
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, 1968 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | F355 | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
