1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
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 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 61 L |
