2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 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 271 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 912 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 64 L |
