2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, both 2000 Aston Martin DB7 and 2000 Ford Excursion were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1490 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion 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 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2000 Ford Excursion 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. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3490 mm |
