2004 McLaren F1 vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2004 McLaren F1 is newer by 36 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 McLaren F1 (619 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 McLaren F1 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 455 kg more than 2004 McLaren F1.
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, 2004 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 McLaren F1 | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | McLaren | Aston Martin |
Model | F1 | DB6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 619 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |