2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon 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 182 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |