1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ford GT
To start off, 2009 Ford GT 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT 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 GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 66 L |
