2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
| Model | DB7 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5931 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
