1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1977 Ford LTD
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (488 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 1977 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | LTD |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 525 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |