1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 828 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 87 L |
