2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 11 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 90 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 233 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin DB7.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Aston Martin DB7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (475 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 72 L |