1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 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 (488 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 206 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 357 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |