1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 275 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Falcon | DBS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2741 mm |
