2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin DB7 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 50 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 248 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (530 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 530 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
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 | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |