1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cortina | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
