1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
