1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
