1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 1997 Aston Martin DB7 and 1997 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 291 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2880 mm |