1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,239 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 127 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |