1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB5 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 61 L |
