2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | DB9 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 54 L |