1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 13 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 759 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 115 L |
