2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |