2003 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB7 | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB7 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2900 mm |