2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 177 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |