1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 208 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
