2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2220 mm |