1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 16 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 150 L |