1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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 F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 144 L |