2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 393 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford TL-50 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | TL-50 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
