1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 4 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 203 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. 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) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50. 2000 Ford TS-50 has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TS-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 132 L |