2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1990 Ford RS 200
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 RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford RS 200 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 (556 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1990 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
