2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Anglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |