2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Ford LTD
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford LTD. (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford LTD. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Ford LTD | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | LTD |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |