1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Ford LTD
To start off, 1978 Ford LTD is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford LTD weights approximately 565 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1978 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 1978 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB4 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3669 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |
