2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 833 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DB7 | F50 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 110 L |
