1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1976 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cortina | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |
