2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria 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 266 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |