2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,932 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 153 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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 (577 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD 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. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | LTD |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |